Hi, we're just about to build a new house in Brisbane, and are after advice as to whether or not we should pay a little bit extra to have Termimesh installed. Can anybody help ?
Thanks !
Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 02, 2007 11:09 pm Hi, we're just about to build a new house in Brisbane, and are after advice as to whether or not we should pay a little bit extra to have Termimesh installed. Can anybody help ?
Thanks ! Re: Termimesh 2Feb 03, 2007 7:11 am You need to ask this question???
Obviously you haven’t seen what Termites can do to a home in a year…. I’m pretty sure…in NSW you can’t build unless there is a Termite barrier of some sort, I thought it was Termimesh, you get in big trouble without it. Spend the extra, get the Termimesh, there’s nothing like that gut sickness when you relies you have termites, and you’re not sure how much of your home they have eaten!!!!! I still remember my day!!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Termimesh 3Feb 03, 2007 4:34 pm Hello jimbojimmyjames,(your mother named you that?)Termimesh is a brandname for a physical termite barrier.There are alot of different ones available (physical barriers,chemical sprays etc)and you will have to do your homework on it.Termimesh is a stainless steel mesh system that is inserted into the brickwork at footing height.I reckon there would be at least 30 or so fellows in our district using half a dozen different methods of pest control and Termimesh is probably the dearest of them.But as Michelle was saying termite protection is mandantory and will have to be allowed for in your costs.Some of the outlying areas of Brisbane have had hugh termite problems according to industry reports that I've read .Apparently one of the bigger pest control companies up there(Can't remember the tv show ,probably ACA or 7.30 Report??))was watering down the essential chemicals and in one area termites had invaded heaps on fairly new homes.Termite protection is very important to say the least.Regards Terry |